There are cases in the annals of English criminal law that forever resonate. In Three Cases that Shook the Law former district judge Ronald Bartle has selected three for close scrutiny: cases where the defendants paid the ultimate penalty even though demonstrably the victims of injustice.
'A cautionary tale which explores each case in fascinating detail via letters as well as transcripts and original court records. Criminal lawyers especially, as well as magistrates and judges will find it an illuminating read'- Phillip Taylor MBE and Elizabeth Taylor of Richmond Green Chambers.
Ronald Bartle was Deputy Chief Stipendiary Magistrate for Inner London. His books include The Telephone Murder: The Mysterious Death of Julia Wallace (2012); The Police Witness: A Guide to Presenting Evidence in Court (1984 onwards) and Bow Street Beak (which has a Foreword by Lord Hurd of Westwell) (2000).